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Last action · February 7, 2025
To Judiciary (H)

Introduced February 5, 2025

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to background checks on the sale or transfer of firearms.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require background checks for private firearms sales and transfers; amend KRS 237.990 to establish a penalty for violations.

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This bill would require background checks for private sales and transfers of firearms in Kentucky, expanding existing requirements beyond licensed dealers to include private transactions. It also sets a legal penalty for anyone who violates this requirement. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who buy or sell firearms through private transactions.

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Legislative History

Feb 5, 2025 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 5, 2025 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 7, 2025 · House
To Judiciary (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of George Brown

George Brown

Representative · House District 077

Primary sponsor
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (1)

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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov

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